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Bio-Inspired Cilia Mix Medical Reagents At Small Scales
The equipment used for biomedical research is shrinking, but the physical properties of the fluids under investigation are not changing. This creates a problem: the reservoirs that hold the liquid are now so small that forces between molecules on the liquid"s surface dominate, and one can no longer shake the container to mix two fluids. Instead, researchers must bide their time and wait for diffusion to occur.
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Massachusetts Officials Issue Directive That Seeks To Streamline HIV Testing Consent Process
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health yesterday issued a directive recommending that health care providers include written consent for HIV testing in the general permission forms given to patients receiving medical care, the Boston Globe reports. State health care providers typically give patients separate consent forms for HIV testing, a practice health officials say poses as a barrier to HIV testing for patients and their providers. The new Massachusetts recommendation states that HIV testing should be explicitly mentioned on standard general consent forms. Reinforcing a provision in the CDC"s 2006 HIV testing guidelines, the directive also recommends routine HIV testing for all residents age 13 to 64 in health care settings. Patients in Massachusetts must still opt in to HIV testing, whereas the CDC recommends that HIV testing be performed unless a patient opts out, according to the Globe (Cooney, Boston Globe, 6/25).
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High-Tech 'Smart' Face Mask Helps Hong Kong Families Combat Swine Flu
Beginning today, Hong Kong people and their children will have direct access to Filligent"s patented anti- microbial face mask, the BioMask(TM). The revolutionary mask, which traps and kills germs like H1N1 upon contact, was launched at Asia"s leading drugstore chain, Watsons, today. In addition, Hong Kong"s biggest travel agency, Hong Thai, will be providing the BioMask(TM), on a complimentary basis, to all air travelers through the end of August. Up until now, the CE-certified, specialist mask has only been available to medical and healthcare professionals. The launch and availability of the BioMask(TM) in consumer retailers and service providers is significant because, as CEO Melissa Mowbray-d"Arbela says, "The BioMask(TM) is the first "intelligent" face mask. You don"t have to be a health care worker or medical professional to use it correctly. Instead, the mask is very easy to put on, wear and dispose of properly. Thus, it"s one of the best forms of protection for ordinary people and their children during this year"s swine flu crisis."
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The Countdown Starts For Pharmacy Technician Registration

Pharmacy technicians throughout England, Scotland and Wales will be regulated by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain on a statutory basis for the first time when legislation comes into force on 1 July. The new regulations are a positive step for pharmacy technicians, reflecting the growing role and responsibility they have as healthcare professionals. The legislation will pave the way for compulsory registration for pharmacy technicians from 1 July 2011. The initial two-year transitional period will make the transition easier for those not already registered with the Society. Pharmacy technicians who are not already on the voluntary register are therefore urged to register within the next two years. Pharmacy technicians already on the voluntary register will be automatically transferred to the new register and will not need to do anything. The transitional period allows for those people with relevant work experience and vocational qualifications to have the ability to register as pharmacy technicians until 30 June 2011. After this date qualification requirements will change and those who have not registered will need to hold specific qualifications in order to do so. The Society"s Head of Support Staff Regulation, Janet Flint said: "We have been unreservedly supporting this new legislation for some time and we are pleased this is now a reality. "Pharmacy technicians now have the status of belonging to a health profession recognised in statute. It also means they can practise as a pharmacy technician, and to use that formal title, anywhere in Great Britain. "We are fully prepared for the regulation of pharmacy technicians. It is now important for pharmacy technicians and their employers to register with us - and sooner rather than later. " Hospital pharmacy technician and Education Officer for APTUK, Tess Fenn added: "I completely support the regulation of pharmacy technicians and see this as a tremendous and positive step forward. I am particularly proud that I am a registered pharmacy technician." Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain


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